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Damien Fraser
Tomb Position
Commander of the ReliefTomb Relief
1stHighest Military Rank
Staff SergeantTomb Dates
Apr 2021 -Society Membership
MemberUnits & Campaigns
1st Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 10th Moutain Division2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division (Tropic Lightning)
3d United States Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)
Awards & Decorations
Army Commendation MedalArm Achievement Medal
Army Good Conduct Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Volunteer Service Medal
Army Service Ribbon
Overseas Service Ribbon
Tomb Guard Identification Badge
German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (Silver)
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Did you know?
How long does the Sentinel hesitate after the facing movement to begin the return walk? Is the rifle carried on the same shoulder all the time?
The Sentinel does not execute an about face, rather they stop on the 21st step, then turn and face the Tomb for 21 seconds. They then turn to face back down the mat, change the weapon to the outside shoulder, mentally count off 21 seconds, then step off for another 21 step walk down the mat. They face the Tomb at each end of the 21 step walk for 21 seconds. The Sentinel then repeats this over and over until the the Guard Change ceremony begins.
